... to a human being. This is a proven fact. The first obvious testament to this is the fact of genetic similarity. The genetic make up of a human being is based on that of its genetic donors, the parents. It is the combination of those two into the basic genetic structure of a human being. It is of a chromosomal setup identical to that of any living human being ... . If these two organisms hold identical genetic structure they are identical organisms, and thus the very same thing. Also, a fetus is that which will eventually be birthed as a human being, and thus is, if not a fully developed ...

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Abortion is morally permissible, given the fact that a fetus is only a human being in the "genetic sense,"" not the "moral sense."" The information I have found supports the idea that a fetus does not become a person until birth, or ... overwhelming agreement on this point in countless medical, biological, and scientific writings."" (http://abortionNO.org) Pro-lifers feel that this is justifiable. They feel that genetic humanity is sufficient enough. Pro-choicers, on the other hand, feel that a fetus does not get the title of a person because it does not exemplify ... a necessity, but good ca...

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... babies. Some girls have unplanned pregnancies because they risk having unprotected sex. Teen girls risk having low birth weight babies or, babies with abnormalities especially those who have a history of genetic diseases, or a known history of miscarriages. And, some young girls have very painful deliveries because the pelvis has not fully developed as yet. Many girls do not take the time ... checks an expectant mother on the health of her baby at about six weeks after conception. Women who are good candidates for prenatal diagnoses are women with a family history of genetic diseases, e...

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... as a zygote. Distinct and unique characteristics of a person are determined at the time of conception. After the time of conception, until death, nothing will be added or removed from the genetic make-up of an individual (200 Steinbock). In other words, everything physically and chemically is determined shortly after the point of conception. Being alive means that an object grows, develops ... as a zygote. Distinct and unique characteristics of a person are determined at the time of conception. After the time of conception, until death, nothing will be added or removed from the genetic ...

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... of each are brought together to form one cell with 46 chromosomes. Once this cell with 46 chromosomes is formed, that one cell has all of the DNA, the entire genetic code that makes up a human being. Everything which constitutes a human being is in that one cell from conception on it just takes time to grow and develop. Who is the ... and views. The beginning of life should be a scientific and biological issue. Science says that once the 46 chromosome cell is formed, the unborn fetus a living, developing individual with a unique genetic makeup. Pro-life advocates also argue that if an u...

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... or appendix. However the pro-life supporters say a fetus is not just another part of a woman's body. A body part is defined by the common genetic code it shares with the rest of its body. The unborn genetic code differs from its mother's. Some of them are even male, while their moms are obviously female. Pro-choice people have another argument statement that ... conception days. They believe that it is not true and that you are human right from conception, not birth. Science has shown us that human life begins at conception. All genetic character of a distinct individual is present from...

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... from and be held to unrealistic expectations. Such may be the case in a family trying to replace a loved-one that tragically died. Even though the clone would be an exact genetic copy of and look very similar it is unlikely that they would grow up to have the same personality and interests. This is due to the fact that the ... genetic make-up of a person is only one of the influences that make a person who they are. Particularly, the environment accounts for a great number of characteristics held by an individual, such ... of procreation and this carries with it a religious connection...

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... justified that the government can use force to stop women from having an abortion. The reason why conservative consider that the fetus has rights is that it has the same genetic codes as humans; the same number of chromosomes, it is programmed by nature to become a human being. To them the embryo is a potential status that is equal to moral status ... considering that potential is the center of values, for the sperm and the ovum are as much as potential person as an embryo, even if they only contain half the genetic material. According to this view, manslaughter occurs whenever a woman ...

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... is a fact of nature that human life begins at conception. Upon fertilization a one celled life form is made that contains twenty-three chromosomes from each parent. These chromosomes contain the genetic code for every detail of individual human development. At this time the fertilized egg will begin to mature and grow. Whether this egg or embryo has the same rights that ... not give it rights. There are two main characteristics that generally define what a human is. Warren states in her essay that humans have both a genetic and moral sense. The developing fetus inside the mother has the...

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... terminated during any stage of pregnancy. To furthermore iterate her point she additionally uses creative stories. One such story is where, we are captured by aliens who want to make genetic copies of our beings. By allowing the aliens this right we would result in the loss our life. Warren says that no matter how many lives would be made out ... decide whether an abortion is best for her. The idea of a fertilized egg being a human being is ridiculous. A fertilized egg is a protozoan with a human genetic code in the nucleus. There is nothing sacrosanct about the human genetic code. The ...

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... -sexual. Despite arguments that two consenting adults can engage in incest, there is the danger that their offspring could have genetic defects such as leukemia and birth defects (Smith 103). I believe that as human beings, it is our responsibility to keep our genetic line strong and pure. This cannot happen when we promote incest, whether consented or not. Relations of Reactions to ... ...

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... to abort. They even recognize that there is something shady about abortion. If they think so, shouldn't everyone? c) That a person is a genetic code contained in a growing or living organism. This definition would make the fetus a person since it has our genetic code (roughly). d) fetus feels pain and this makes it bad to harm it. e) the ONLY difference therefore between a fetus and a baby ... ...

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... used in human embryo cloning have been around for many years, and have been used in the cloning of cattle and sheep embryos, for the production of animals with known genetic traits. The news of human embryo cloning did not surprise many people in the scientific community, but it shocked the general public."(psu.edu) Many biologists believe that they have ... us. These questions are few of the hundreds now argued throughout the world in courts and legislatures. The whole article I read was basically about the world verses cloning and nuclear genetic fusion. In other words building life o...

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... killed in order to solve their personal, social, or economic problems. the embryo is its own being that should have it's own rights to protect it. The zygote is a unique genetic being (Zindler 27). If one was to abort an embryo than that embryo, that human life would never be duplicated. A scientist that may have found the cure to A.I.D.S. would be ... replacing its own dying cel It's alive. The single-celled fertilized ovum cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered part of a women's body. This new living being has a genetic set up unlike anyone else's, totally different fr...

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... capable of living. Murder is to kill another human being. A human being is defined as a member of the species Homo sapiens, which includes embryos, fetuses, adults, and everyone with similar genetic coding. Therefore, if a baby is viable, then it's murder, not abortion, because abortion is when the baby isn't capable of living. Hopefully in the future, more people will be aware ... capable of living. Murder is to kill another human being. A human being is defined as a member of the species Homo sapiens, which includes embryos, fetuses, adults, and everyone with similar genetic coding. T...

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... killed in order to solve their personal, social, or economic problems. the embryo is its own being that should have it's own rights to protect it. The zygote is a unique genetic being (Zindler 27). If one was to abort an embryo than that embryo, that human life would never be duplicated. A scientist that may have found the cure to A.I.D.S. would be ... replacing its own dying cel It's alive. The single-celled fertilized ovum cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered part of a women's body. This new living being has a genetic set up unlike anyone else's, totally different fr...

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... killed in order to solve their personal, social, or economic problems. The embryo is its own being that should have its own rights to protect it. The zygote is a unique genetic being. If one was to abort an embryo than that embryo, which human life would never be duplicated. A scientist that may have found the cure to A.I.D.S. would be killed. There ... anything be added. The definition of alive is that a being is growing, developing, maturing, and replacing its own dying cells. It means not being dead. This new living being has a genetic set up unlike anyone else's, totally different f...

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... killed in order to solve their personal, social, or economic problems. the embryo is its own being that should have it's own rights to protect it. The zygote is a unique genetic being (Zindler 27). If one was to abort an embryo than that embryo, that human life would never be duplicated. A scientist that may have found the cure to A.I.D.S. would be ... replacing its own dying cel It's alive. The single-celled fertilized ovum cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered part of a women's body. This new living being has a genetic set up unlike anyone else's, totally different fr...

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... many reasons; if it is an unwanted pregnancy for social and/or financial reasons or if there are medical circumstances with the child or the mother. Such medical circumstances include; genetic irregularities, such as Down syndrome and the parent's feel that they are incapable of caring for the child. However, often, what are not taken into consideration are the negative effects ... at risk for developing psychological problems related to abortion tend to be: • Emotionally immature teenagers • Women with previous psychiatric problems • Women aborting a wanted pregnancy for medical ...

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... is over. The embryo at this time is merely just a clump of cells. Anti-abortionist say that an embryo has the genetic equipment of becoming a human being. As human being's living cells are throughout our entire human body with the same genetic equipment. "We must not confuse potentiality with actuality. An embryo is a potential human being. It can, granted the woman's choice ... ...

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... assisted administratively by the state in the effort to maintain a direct ratio between the county birth rate and its index of child welfare. When the county records show an unfavorable variation from this ratio the county shall be taxed by the State.... The revenues thus obtained shall be expended by the State within the given county in giving financial support to ... ...

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... being. Therefore, once conceived, the mother does not hold the power to abort the fetus under any circumstances. The definition of a "human being" is any being that holds a genetic code. There is, however, one exception. The only case abortion would be permissible would be if the fetus was seriously defective or was a danger to life of the mother. (Marquis ... ...

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... the mother of an unwanted organ. This argument is nothing but false, it is accepted throughout the medical world that upon fertilization a human individual is created. This individual has a unique genetic identity, which remains unchanged throughout their life.15 Since, it has been established that human life forms at the moment of conception and not the moment of birth, abortion must ... ...

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... and Fetus are two stages of development while still in the womb, just like toddler and adolescent are names for humans already born. A child is a unique human being and receives a genetic code all of its own upon the time of conception. Numerous scientific reference works, medical textbooks, and some of the world's most prominent scientists and physicians say that life begins ... ...

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... of birth defects, increased development delays, decreased I.Q. scores, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and an increased death rate. Birth defects depend on dosage, timing of exposure, individual factors of mother and child, genetic factors, nutritional factors, and metabolic factors. "The individual factors of the mother and child are also vitally important and the reason why professionals cannot tell a pregnant woman how much would ... ...

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